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Pierre-Robin syndrome (or Pierre-Robin sequence) is characterized by triad of orofacial morphological anomalies consisting of retrognathism, glossoptosis and a posterior median velopalatal cleft.
Features include: Cleft palate, Upper airway obstruction, Glossoptosis, and Feeding difficulties in infancy and 4 more.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Lungs and breathing | 2 | Upper airway obstruction, Neonatal respiratory distress |
Biomarker and diagnostic research for isolated Pierre-Robin syndrome has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: 1-9 in 100,000 (Uncommon).
1 clinical trial registered. Interventions under study include other interventions. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
113 publications have been identified in PubMed for isolated Pierre-Robin syndrome. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (27%), Case Report / Case Series (25%), and Clinical Trial Publication (15%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 25 | 27% |
Data assembled from 6 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
1 |
Cleft palate |
Digestive system | 1 | Feeding difficulties in infancy |
Pregnancy and birth | 1 | Neonatal respiratory distress |
Patient case studies |
23 |
25% |
Clinical study results | 14 | 15% |
Disease patterns and progression | 14 | 15% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 8 | 9% |
Laboratory research | 5 | 5% |
Other research | 2 | 2% |
Kızıldağ Özbay E (2026). [PMID: 42231681](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42231681/). *Ophthalmic Genet*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Liu B (2026). [PMID: 41945325](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41945325/). *J Craniofac Surg*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Riemer JE (2026). [PMID: 42150547](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42150547/). *Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Schmidt G (2026). [PMID: 39552325](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39552325/). *Cleft Palate Craniofac J*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Chen AI (2026). [PMID: 42001426](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42001426/). *J Hum Lact*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Ueno K (2026). [PMID: 42164956](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42164956/). *Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Dominguez RW (2026). [PMID: 41586544](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41586544/). *Plast Reconstr Surg*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Rais MA (2026). [PMID: 41699301](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41699301/). *Oral Maxillofac Surg*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Krakauer KN (2026). [PMID: 42213477](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42213477/). *Cleft Palate Craniofac J*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Liu Y (2026). [PMID: 41907229](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41907229/). *Front Med (Lausanne)*. [Case Report / Case Series]